Dash LEDs
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 litre, line 6
Dash LEDs
Hey everyone im looking to do something like this in my xj...
what is your opinion? if you have done this do you have to remove the dash? ive heard LEDs do not like dimmer circuits and such....is it just a waste of money? or worth while for the sweet look?
what is your opinion? if you have done this do you have to remove the dash? ive heard LEDs do not like dimmer circuits and such....is it just a waste of money? or worth while for the sweet look?
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U forgot this picture....
Yes u have to remove the dash to access four screws that hold the gauge cluster on. Not that hard to do. The LEDs that I have works well with the dimmer
Yes u have to remove the dash to access four screws that hold the gauge cluster on. Not that hard to do. The LEDs that I have works well with the dimmer
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Also read every single page on this before you buy anything.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/xj-...ts-mod-126507/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/xj-...ts-mod-126507/
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U forgot this picture....
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Yes u have to remove the dash to access four screws that hold the gauge cluster on. Not that hard to do. The LEDs that I have works well with the dimmer
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Yes u have to remove the dash to access four screws that hold the gauge cluster on. Not that hard to do. The LEDs that I have works well with the dimmer
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Year: 1999
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If you have a 97-01, removing the dash is extremely easy. Just 4 screws and you can pop it off.
how to change 1997- 2001 jeep cherokee dash cluster - YouTube
how to change 1997- 2001 jeep cherokee dash cluster - YouTube
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From: Oklahoma City
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L 242
Here's mine, 2001 Sport:
Cool White. Just ignore the one that's out behind the temp sensor and the load problem from my indicator LED swap. They'll get fixed eventually.
Cool White. Just ignore the one that's out behind the temp sensor and the load problem from my indicator LED swap. They'll get fixed eventually.
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
What LEDs do you guys use? (brand/part number if you can) I have wanted to do this a few times then forget about it and loose all the info haha.
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From: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by As Per The Huge Thread
These are all the lights most will do for 97-01
5-neowedge t5 for the gauge cluster
2-194s for the 4wd/tranny (must have a diameter less then 10mm
2-3 neowedge t4 for the defroster, rear wiper and fog light if applicable
2-neowedge t4 for hvac
5-(or however many overhead lights you have) 44mm festoons
2-1156 for the footwells
5-neowedge t5 for the gauge cluster
2-194s for the 4wd/tranny (must have a diameter less then 10mm
2-3 neowedge t4 for the defroster, rear wiper and fog light if applicable
2-neowedge t4 for hvac
5-(or however many overhead lights you have) 44mm festoons
2-1156 for the footwells
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From: Sucka Free East Bay Cali
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
97-01 wedge base 74's fit the oem twist lock bases for the cluster. You can use 74's for the hvac and the switches as well, just need to swap bases. 74's cheaper than neo wedges.
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I too am a cheapie and would prefer to just buy a bunch of 74 LED's from china.
EDIT:
Wedge base, like these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-pcs-T5-74-3-3528-SMD-DASHBOARD-LED-CAR-LIGHT-BULB-LAMP-White-1210-1-chip/300825353360?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D163%26meid%3D2880005217533792417%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D271188118689%26
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